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This is from an auction site, so I can't get better photos, but I am convinced this is a Denver minted mercury. Am I right? I am kinda tempted to gamble.  UPDATE:Thanks for the help, hope you all get to see this. Only a few hours left to make up my mind. I won the auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/36087091826....m1497.l2649I can return if I don't trust the way it looks in hand. Edited by brenpickle
03/06/2014 10:19 pm
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I'm magnifying your image on my smartphone, but am inclined to agree it's Denver.
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Thanks Dave. I tried to magnify with photoshop. I think someone else has noticed this auction as well, because it is at a price more then it should be.
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It certainly looks like a D, although I am not entirely sure.
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From that pic, I would say that is a D. A 16 I take it?
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Within a micro second after I saw the image I thought "D." Follow the lines:  Now I am unsure. |
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Also, I am wondering what the odds of one this low grade being a possible fake. I think the obverse would carry this one to a fr2 grade. Would po1 have a premium if it got that grade, due to the lowball collectors?
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I think it would be hard for a Mercury dime to get a P-01 grade and still retain a visible mint mark so my guess is this probably would sneak into a Fair grade. Of course, looking at population numbers PCGS has certified 3 P-01 16-Ds. |
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I think it would have a premium because of that but id have to double check
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I am really tempted to take a shot on this. I am going to try to win it, and then will keep my fingers crossed.
Edited by brenpickle
03/06/2014 8:44 pm
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Closes to be in Die 1 position, and definitely need to get it authenticate by TPG if you win. But again, the angle of photo can be misleading. |
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Thanks macmercury. I will send it into ngc if I like the way it looks in hand and can get your opinions once I take photos. I did win it. Also, any good websites on Mercury dimes that you people know of? Sorry for all the rapid post, I am just filled with excitement/nervousness/other feelings because this could be a huge score. Edited by brenpickle
03/06/2014 10:05 pm
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I am a NGC member, and there is good info here along with NGC census report, you will have to be a member to get the census though, but NGC price and auction prices you can compare. Also, The Complete Guide To Mercury dime by David Lawrence. And click on my link. I haven't update anything lately though, job keeps me busy. Edited by macmercury
03/07/2014 06:39 am
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